
Jacob Sahertian
Director Academic Media
Designs that are simple, clear and consistent, along with being technically sound is the philosophy that Jacob Sahertian follows. He feels that inspiration is everywhere and that talent, hard work, research, focus and perseverance all play a big role in how to approach any design projects. Leading a small creative staff, he instills these hard working ideals, but also stresses the importance of finding balance in life in order to stay in touch with the creative inspiration.

Samantha Neal
Video Producer
Compelling storytelling in a visual manner is a passion that fuels Samantha Neal’s work in video production. Whether it’s in the lab with students, or filming in remote parts of the world, she will do what it takes to get the perfect shot. Behind the lens, her journalism background helps to construct stories that can connect with a universal audience.
Megan Joyce
Graphics Specialist
Megan is a scholar, designer, researcher, artist, and innovator. She actively works to promote strategic communications, programming, and design-based solutions for VisLab clients. She has extensive experience working with clients on strategic outreach, direct mail and email, social media, and design that contribute to effective and memorable communications strategies. Her interests focus on the implementation of design centered approaches to equitable development, politics/policy, planning, and design and arts practice.

Alyssa Herrera
Student Worker
Alyssa is an undergraduate graphic design student mainly interested in UI and advertising design. With a deep fascination for the visual world, she believes design is an experience that captivates in an ever-changing world, and strives to create pieces that capture the brilliance of storytelling.


Oliver Howard
Student Worker
Oliver is a first-year marketing student at the W. P. Carey School of Business with a passion for advertising. He loves to create clean designs that are pleasing to the eye. As a business major, Oliver enjoys utilizing his problem-solving and analytical skills in his work.